Trump Briefed Congressional 'Gang of 8' Before US-Iran Military Strikes

Before launching Operation Epic Fury, the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump briefed a confidential group of eight senior Congressional leaders known as the 'Gang of 8.' This group, comprising top leaders from both parties and intelligence committee heads in the House and Senate, is legally required to be informed about sensitive military and intelligence operations. While the full intelligence committees are usually briefed, US law permits limiting disclosure to this group in highly classified situations to maintain secrecy and protect the mission.